Thursday, September 26, 2019

Top travel tips about Dubai that will shock you

One of the most visited places in the world is Dubai. But also, it is the place about which people have a lot of myths about. Most people believe that Dubai is low on culture and it is a conservative country. But this is far from the truth.


When traveling to Dubai, knowing what is real and what is a myth is important. In this blog, we will talk about some travel tips about Dubai that will shock you.

Let’s find out

1.      The food here is actually cheap and awesome

Of course, there are luxurious restaurants, where you can experience fine dining. But if you want to experience the local cuisine, you will find it here too, and the local food here is awesome and cheap.

People from India, Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, and Jordan have immigrated to Dubai. Because of that, the food scene here is awesome, and you can find and eat any cuisine here.

In the streets of Deira, you can find cheaper and tasty food from around the world. If you want to go treat yourself to an expensive meal, there are restaurants by Sanjeev Kapoor and Gordon Ramsay and the likes.

2.      For easy commute, rent a car in Dubai

Moving around in Dubai is a pain because every place here is miles apart. Also, in the scorching heat, walking towards a tourist destination is not possible. That is why either take a cab because they are cheaper or opt for cheap car hire services in Dubai.

They have packages like weekly or monthly or quarterly, you can choose the one that suits your travel needs.

3.      You won’t find many locals

Only 11% of the people of Dubai are local and Emiratis. The other people are immigrants from other countries. Also, meeting locals is hard too, the people who stamp your passport are probably the only locals you will ever meet.

If you want to learn about the local culture, go to Sheikh Mohammad Center for Cultural Understanding.

4.      You can drink a lot here

If you are above 21, you can drink from the places which are licensed to serve alcohol. Moreover, remember drinking in public and driving after drinking is not allowed here. But other than that most hotels have bars and pubs attached to them and they serve a lot of alcohol. Also, you can find happy hours and free or discounted drinks during brunch.

For ladies, Tuesdays are best to drink as most pubs offer free drinks and discounted meals.

5.      Don’t think about walking here

It is very hot in Dubai, and also the roads here are not constructed keeping in mind pedestrian. So, forget about going to the office or other places by walking. Also, the distance between places is too much.

6.      Going to the beach is possible only in winters

Since, Dubai is near a desert which means the summer here is too hot. That means you will be going to the beach in winters only.

The people here are open-minded, but you should respect their culture and be sensitive to their rules.





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